Basic Civil Process

 

Service of Process

An in-depth review of Minnesota statutes and civil procedure rules concerning the service of legal documents assigned to Sheriffs’ offices. This section covers timing, methods of service, and recent case law updates impacting service procedures.

 

Eviction Process

A comprehensive walkthrough of the eviction process, from initiation to completion. Includes a detailed explanation of the Sheriff’s responsibilities in serving eviction documents and executing the Writ of Recovery and Order to Vacate following court proceedings.

 

Domestic Abuse

An overview of the legal process for obtaining domestic abuse orders and the Sheriff’s responsibilities in serving and enforcing these high-risk legal actions.

 

Each participant will receive:

• A flash drive containing the Basic Civil Process Manual

• Quick-reference tables, designed for lamination and ideal for quick field or office use summarizing key information on the timing and methods of legal document service.

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